Hinton Ampner Garden

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Beauty Bush

Location

The Autumn Border and Temple Garden

Description:

A hardy deciduous shrub, native to central China, with light brown flaky bark and graceful arching branches, which can grow 3m, usually as wide as it is tall. Light pink bell-shaped showy 2cm flowers, dark pink in the bud, appear in late spring.

Site and Care:

Grow in well-drained soil, of any type, in sun or partial shade. Pruning should only be carried out in winter removing old wood as necessary Propagation is by half-ripe cuttings in autumn.